Jackson Township, McPherson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, McPherson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, McPherson County and McPherson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McPherson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 248 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McPherson County compares with Kansas
McPherson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McPherson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McPherson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
McPherson County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in McPherson County: 1 in 118 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
McPherson County has recorded 248 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Jackson Township, McPherson County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McPherson County numbers.
78% of truck crash reports in McPherson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-61 leads within 10 miles of Jackson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 14th Ave (2), US-56 (2) and 6th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, McPherson County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McPherson County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-61, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McPherson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 3 |
| 14th Ave | 2 |
| US-56 | 2 |
| 6th Ave | 1 |
| I-135 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McPherson County) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 86 |
| 14Th | 6 |
| 17Th | 6 |
| Old 81 Hwy | 3 |
| Moccasin | 3 |
| Limestone | 3 |
| 22Nd | 2 |
| 27Th | 2 |
Jackson Township, McPherson County at a glance
| Population | 168 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67460) | $80,720 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67460) | $219,676 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McPherson County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | -6% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | +12% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +12% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, McPherson County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, McPherson County?
Since 2015, 248 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McPherson County (84 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jackson Township, McPherson County?
Since 2015, SR-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, McPherson County?
January has the most truck crashes in McPherson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, McPherson County?
Since 2015, McPherson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, McPherson County compared with Kansas?
McPherson County records 70.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, McPherson County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.